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Africa - A Voyage to Motherland by Sharon Arvie
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Copyright 2020 by Sharon Arvie
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Africa
About Africa
Africa is the second largest continent in the world. It covers an area more than three times the size of the United States. From north to south the continent stretches approximately 8,000 kilometers (5,000 miles). Africa is connected to Asia by the Isthmus of Suez in Egypt and Europe lies to the south. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean (National Geographic Society).
There are 54 countries in Africa which are divided by five regions North Africa, South Africa, West Africa, Central Africa and East Africa. The regions with their respective countries are mentioned below.
NORTH AFRICA | |
North African Countries | Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia and Western Sahara. |
SOUTH AFRICA | |
South African Countries | Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Swaziland |
WEST AFRICA | |
West African Countries | Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote DIvoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Cote DIvoire, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Saint Helena, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. |
EAST AFRICA | |
Eastern African Countries | Burundi, Djibout, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaw, Mauritiu, Mozambique, Rwanda, Seychlles, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zanibar. |
CENTRAL AFRICA | |
Central African Countries | Angola, Cameron, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Guinea, Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe. |
African Languages
Africa is a continent with very high linguistic diversity. There are more than 2000 different languages spoken in the continent. Languages can be grouped into four distinct sections.
Afro-Asiatic
Afro-Asiatic embodies approximately 200 different languages which cover Northern Africa, the horn of Africa and Central Sahara.
Nilo-Saharian
Nilo-Saharian covers approximately 140 languages reaching Central and Eastern Africa.
Niger-Saharian (Niger-Congo)
Niger-Saharian embodies 1000 languages and covers about two thirds of Africa.
Khoisan
Khoisan covers about thirty languages in the Western part of Southern Africa (ACALAN).
Popular Cities in Africa
Tourism is rising in Africa and so is the countrys economy. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Africa has one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
There is a growing interest in African tourism. In fact according to the United Nations World Tour Organization (UNWTO), African tourism increased from 37 million in 2003 to 58 million in 2009. African tourism comes chiefly from Europe and the United States. French tourists generally visit Morocco, Tunisia, Mauritius, Senegal and Madagascar. Tourism from the United Kingdom tend to visit Egypt, South Africa, Mauritius and Gambia, while visitors from the United States, mainly visit South Africa, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Rwanda (Ighobor & Haridad, 2012).
However, countries with the highest rate of tourism are Morocco, South Africa, Tunisia and Algeria.
Morocco
The most popular country with international tourism is Morocco, who received 10 million visitors in 2013. Moroccos biggest attractions are the Atlas Mountains, the Jardin Majorelle, Giant Sand Dunes, and beach resorts. In addition, the country boasts about their World Heritage sites like the Medina of Marrakesh, a city founded in 1070 AD.
South Africa
South Africa has approximately 9.5 million tourists each year. The country has several modern cities as well as national parks, beautiful coastlines, and vineyards. The majority of visitors come from the UK. Popular sites include the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and Safaris. For those interested in ancient history, visitors can tour the Cradle of Humankind which is located in Gauteng.
Tunisia
Tunisia hosts 6.2 million visitors annually. On the east coast of this country, tourists can lounge at luxurious resorts while enjoying the Mediterranean-like climate. Visits to the El Jem Amphitheatre, the Sahara Desert and the covered markets of inland Tunisia are also popular destinations. International tourists are largely from France, Italy, Germany, and the UK.
Algeria
Algeria hosts 2.7 million visitors each year. The country offers ancient cities and Arab-influenced architecture as well as plenty of outdoor attractions. Algiers, the capital of Algeria, is a popular destination and provides visitors with the opportunity to explore historic sites and museums.
Other popular African destinations are Mozambique (1.8 million tourist), Zimbabwe (1.8 million tourist), Kenya (1.4 million tourist), Uganda (1.2 million tourist), Namibia (1.1 million tourist), and Senegal (1 million tourist).
Famous People from Africa
Steve Nash
Steve Nash was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. Currently, he is a retired NBA basketball player, who played in the league for nineteen years.
Charlene Wittstock
Princes Charlene Wittstock was born in Zimbabwe on January 25, 1978. Charlene was an Olympic swimmer, and competed in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Charlene married Prince Albert II on July 2, 2011 at the Princes Palace of Monaco overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
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